Antioxidant powerhouses

Want to boost immunity, slow the aging process, and fend off serious diseases—all at once? Eat your antioxidants. This supercharged group of compounds—such as beta-carotene, vitamin C, and bioflavonoids—does battle with the unstable molecules (free radicals) that are thought to be a primary cause of cancer, heart disease, and more. Which foods top the charts?

Antioxidant(s)

Notes

How to eat

Fruit
Açai

Vitamins A and C

Açai fruit (Amazon palmberries) has twice as many antioxidants as blueberries.